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BPC 299Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 500

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

20,497 mi
Last recorded20,497 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 500101,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 299Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model500
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 20,497 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 20,257 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 20,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 20,122 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 19,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 19,781 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 19,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 19,338 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,111 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 19,111 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 500?

Based on 45,594 MOT tests across 4,342 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
868
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
4,342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,248
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,110
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,020
brake binding 868
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 807
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BPC 299Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 101,945 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 500 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,248 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPC 299Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPC 299Y registered?

BPC 299Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 500, first registered on 4 May 1983.

Is BPC 299Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPC 299Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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